Jessie Dorne

UConn School of Medicine

A New Milford, Connecticut native, I graduated from the University of Richmond with a degree in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. There, I joined an organization known as Women Involved in Living and Learning (WILL), which combined coursework and activism. WILL literally transformed my approach to my desired career. In an internship, I volunteered at a domestic violence shelter and became enlightened about the lifestyle of poor women of color. I later trained as a sexual and domestic violence counselor, and served as an evening residential manager at a domestic violence shelter. Through my formal education focusing on diversity, and my experience with women in the shelter, I have broadened my aspirations as a physician to include service to urban, underserved communities. I hope that the UST challenges my perspectives, encourages further growth and reflection, and continues to foster and enrich my passion for serving urban populations.